Overview
This study aims to investigate the use of anticoagulants in elderly patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) and the incidence of frailty in elderly patients with NVAF. After two years follow-up, we observe the incidence of thrombotic events and the influence of frailty on thrombotic events in elderly patients with NVAF.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- 65yr
- Confirmed non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) diagnosis with ECG or Holter
- fulfilled CHA2DS2-VASc, HAS-BLED and Fried Scale
- patients agreed and provided informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- valvular atrial fibrillation
- cardiac surgery related atrial fibrillation
- acute disease related atrial fibrillation
- patients not fulfilled all the exam and textor not accept the follow-up